In the heart of Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona, Casa Museu Amatller embodies the quintessence of Catalan modernism, a work by the architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch, built between 1898 and 1900 for the chocolate producer Antoni Amatller. Located within the famous "Manzana de la Discordia" alongside Casa Batlló and Casa Lleó Morera, it is an urbanistic and symbolic gem.
The asymmetrical facade is a refined fusion of Catalan Gothic and Flemish inspirations: the stepped roof, rich sgraffito decorations, floral elements, and a central sculpture depicting Sant Jordi embodying Catalan culture. Every detail recalls the passion for cocoa, with botanical motifs and figures linked to the chocolate tradition.
Inside, the mosaic floors, wooden paneling, stained glass windows, and original historical furniture recreate the atmosphere of a bourgeois residence from the early 20th century preserved almost intact. The main hall houses Amatller's personal collection of antique glassware, while the dining room is decorated with ceramic reliefs depicting the journey of cocoa from the Americas to Europe.